WFYI News Now
![WFYI News Now](/files/wfyi/programs/current/wfyi-news-now-art-1920x1080.jpg)
Hear the news you need to stay informed on your community with WFYI News Now. From the biggest stories of the day to new policy, research and events, this podcast keeps you connected to Central Indiana and statewide Indiana news.
From WFYI's studios in Indianapolis, host Abriana Herron brings you reporting from WFYI and IPB News journalists in 10 minutes or less, every weekday.
Support your local NPR Network station WFYI at wfyi.org/give.
Listen
Job Fair for Formerly Incarcerated People, State Seeks Feedback on Diploma Overhaul, 'Rabbit Fever' Strikes Tippecanoe County, The Ripple Effects of Severe Abortion Restrictions
July 26, 2024
Indianapolis News: Martin University hosted a job fair on Thursday to help formerly incarcerated…...
Kamala Harris Speaks in Indy, Ballot Access Misinformation, Vigil Honors Life of Activist Ron Gee, State Law on Cell Phones in School, Unique Challenges for Rural Hospitals
July 25, 2024
Indianapolis News: Indiana was one of the first stops for presumptive Democratic presidential…...
Indiana Dems Back Kamala Harris for President, Utility Company Proposes Settlement on Rate Hike, Fiscal Year Update, Medicaid Changes Leave Unanswered Questions
July 24, 2024
Indianapolis News: The Indiana Democratic Party is backing Vice President Kamala Harris for…...
Grassroots Food Coalition Wants City Collaboration, Objection to Union Vote Overruled, Concern Over Coal Ash Standards, 9,000 Students in Indy Summer Learning Labs
July 23, 2024
Indianapolis News: The Indianapolis Community Food Access Coalition recently recommended new…...
Democrats React to Biden Stepping Down, Local Control Over Short-Term Rentals, West Nile Virus Case, Diversifying Motorsports, Indiana Wants Input on High School Diploma Overhaul
July 22, 2024
Indianapolis News: Indiana’s Democratic party and some Indiana voters are reacting to...
Midwest Cities Buying Medical Debt, Child Care Issues Linked to Women in Workforce, Conduct Complaint Against Todd Rokita, Indiana Students Struggle Post-Pandemic
July 19, 2024
Indianapolis News: Some cities in the Midwest have started buying up medical debt to help their…...
Local Effort to Ease Animal Overpopulation, Farmers Set Record for Cover Crops, Destiny Wells’ Campaign Focus, Jim Banks' RNC Speech, Medicaid Waitlist Confusion
July 18, 2024
Indianapolis News: A new ordinance would require Indianapolis pet owners to register dogs that…...
Groundbreaking of First READI 2.0 Project, $1.2 Million for Apprenticeship Programs, Indiana Won't Meet Budget Plan, Black Lung Disease on the Rise in Coal Industry
July 17, 2024
Indianapolis News: Governor Eric Holcomb helped break ground Tuesday on the first project of...
Indy Business Owner Under Fire for Labor Violations, 988 Crisis Hotline Update, $29 Million for Marian University, Kellen Gray Picked to Lead Lafayette Symphony Orchestra
July 16, 2024
Indianapolis News: The U.S. Department of Labor says an Indianapolis business owner continues…...
Indiana Leaders React to Trump Rally Shooting, Democratic Party Convention, FSSA Asks Court to Suspend Medicaid Ruling, Jim Morris Passes Away
July 15, 2024
Indianapolis News: Indiana leaders shared thoughts and prayers Saturday after a shooting at...
Lyme Disease in Indiana, Todd Rokita Sues East Chicago Over Sanctuary Cities Ban, $700,000 for Youth Apprenticeship Programs, Evidence Shows State Police Targeted IU Protest Leaders
July 12, 2024
Indianapolis News: A listener wanted to know if there was an outbreak of Lyme disease in…...
Horizon House Leadership Change, $868 Million for Affordable Internet Access, Unemployment Rate Increase, Lead Exposure Education for Spanish-Speaking Communities
July 11, 2024
Indianapolis News: One of Indianapolis’s largest day shelters and supportive service...
Carmel Clay Superintendent to Retire, New Principal for IPS School 87, Loretta Rush Seeks Another Term, Midwest Snake Maybe Endangered, Drug Tracking and the Opioid Epidemic
July 10, 2024
Indianapolis News: The superintendent of Carmel Clay Schools will retire next year…...
Caitlin Clark's Triple-Double, School Board Candidates Needed at Perry Township, New Effort to Collect Data on Sickle Cell Disease, Filling the Need for Health Care Workers
July 9, 2024
Indianapolis News: Caitlin Clark became the first rookie in WNBA history on Saturday to record…...
How Does Climate Change Impact Our Water Quality?
July 8, 2024
Indianapolis News: Climate change is altering the world as we know it. For example, it’s...
How the Environment Impacts Housing, FAFSA Numbers Lower than Expected, $50 Million to Support Biotech, Court-Watching Website Hopes to Boost Transparency
July 5, 2024
Indianapolis News: Historic policies such as redlining continue to haunt minority communities…...
Rep. Victoria Spartz Charged with Firearm in Airport, Suspected Overdose Deaths, Democrat Candidates for Lieutenant Governor, Walruses Return to Indianapolis Zoo, New Leader at HSE
July 3, 2024
Indianapolis News: Authorities say Indiana Republican U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz has been charged…...
$22 Million for Blue Line Route, Judge Halts Adult Website Change, Medicaid Program Change, New Public School Board Member, Consumers Oppose $500 Million Increase in Electric Utilities
July 2, 2024
Indianapolis News: New federal funding will help realize transit and infrastructure improvements…...